Juvenile Prosecution Attorney: Restorative Justice Leader

LMBA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Seattle seeks a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Juvenile Division with experience in criminal law, juvenile filing, negotiations and trial work. The attorney will manage a large juvenile docket and participate in restorative justice initiatives.

The role requires good standing with the Washington State Bar, the ability to work in person with occasional telecommuting, and potential weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Skill in planning, preparing, presenting and conducting case strategies to prosecute criminal cases.
• Skill in presenting criminal cases in court.
• Skill in interpreting and explaining policy and law to officials, other professionals and victims/witnesses.
• Skill in managing complex caseloads and maintaining appropriate records, logs and case files.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse professionals and general public.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to working effectively in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to Race, Equity, Social and Justice issues, including working on personal cultural competency.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute juvenile criminal cases and handle a large caseload.
• File, negotiate and try cases with regular calendar coverage and some weekend telecommuting.
• Apply Restorative Justice practices and engage in community outreach as needed.

Skills

Case strategy

Court presentation

Policy interpretation

Caseload management

Stakeholder relations

Legal research

Team collaboration

Racial equity

Education

Washington State Bar admission

Job description

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Seattle seeks a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Juvenile Division with experience in criminal law, juvenile filing, negotiations and trial work. The attorney will manage a large juvenile docket and participate in restorative justice initiatives.

The role requires good standing with the Washington State Bar, the ability to work in person with occasional telecommuting, and potential weekend coverage.